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XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).

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$33,856 - $77,147

Country: United States

Currency: USD

Updated: 13 Dec 2018

Individuals Reporting: 82

Job Description for Reading Specialist

Reading specialists generally work at elementary and middle schools to help students develop their reading skills, and may occasionally work with high school students, as well.

Reading specialists often work with teachers to help them create efficient plans to teach reading skills in the classroom and may sit in on classes to carry out evaluations. They may also have to coach through classroom demonstrations, so strong public speaking skills are highly beneficial. In some positions, the specialist may have to develop the overall curriculum to aid the teachers and create reports based on its effectiveness. Knowledge of dyslexia is also important, as they may work with dyslexic students on a regular basis.

Some reading specialists provide services for multiple schools within a district, so travel between these schools may be necessary. Hours will vary, but the job is generally carried out during regular school hours. It is essential to have advanced reading and writing skills in order to effectively teach them to students. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in education or a related field is generally required, and some employers may also require reading and literacy certifications. There are both part-time and full-time positions available. (Copyright 2018 PayScale.com)

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Reading Specialists may experience a considerable drop in salary when they transition into an upper level Elementary School Teacher position, where pay tends to be around $40K.

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Pay by Experience Level for Reading Specialist

Pay by Experience for a Reading Specialist has a positive trend. An entry-level Reading Specialist with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $42,000 based on 114 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. A Reading Specialist with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $49,000 based on 89 salaries. An experienced Reading Specialist which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $52,000 based on 110 salaries. A Reading Specialist with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $64,000 based on 49 salaries.